I knew I was going to be in NYC for my birthday this year and that my family wasn't having a big celebration for me so I didn't see the need to go out and buy a new dress. With that said, my parents, sister and nieces took me out for a little surprise/impromptu birthday dinner at an amazing local Italian restaurant. While I was getting ready I was left standing naked. with nothing new to wear so I turned to a new skirt I had snagged at a BCBGMaxAzria outlet store for my first day at my new job and threw it on. I love how soft and comfortable this skirt is and how bright and bold the color is. Lately, I find myself turning to brighter colors and steering away from the muted quiet colors. Maybe I'm getting to be more confident and bold? Who knows. What I do know is that I loved this outfit and this color. Did you know yellow stands for optimism, enlightenment, and happiness?

FYI- this is not my house. My sister and I swung by a haunted mansion in our area for a quick little photo shoot.